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February 2017 Issue 32 |
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Message from your Chamber |
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AustCham Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2017 Register |
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March Sundowners Register |
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AustCham Lao Ball - Mardi Gras Ball Register |
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Phuket Breakfast Briefing: Introduction to MontAzure |
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International Women’s Day Panel Discussion "Insights on Leading Change" |
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Evening Briefing “Australian Visa Updates, Issues and Answers” |
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Breakfast Briefing “The Culture of Communication in Thailand” by Corporate Training Express (CTX) |
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Joint Chambers St. Patrick's Day Shindig |
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Eastern Seaboard Sundowners |
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“Celebrating 50 Years of ASEAN” Business Forum and Dinner Reception |
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ASEAN Sundowners |
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ANZAC Day 2017 |
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Modern Business Services Exports to ASEAN May Be Greater Than You Think |
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Modern business services is a term that encompasses a range of professional services such as Financial Services, Insurance and Pension Services, Telecommunications, Computer and Information Services and Other Business Services. |
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SET-listed Minor International Plc, a leading hospitality and food company, expects strong business this year as the economy rebounds. |
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Thailand unveils ‘MICE Magnificent Themes’ campaign to target Oceania Market at AIME 2017 |
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The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) launched a new campaign titled, "MICE Magnificent Themes" to promote Thailand as a unique destination for incentive travel for the fast-growing Oceania market. |
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2016 was a challenging year for Thailand, both economically and socially. The death of the much-loved King, His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej, clouded a year also blighted by political instability, water shortages, and bearish domestic business sentiment. Although official figures have yet to be released, Thailand’s GDP growth for 2016 is expected to be 3.2 percent, the third lowest in the ASEAN bloc (after Brunei and Singapore). |
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2016 was a challenging year for Thailand, both economically and socially. The death of the much-loved King, His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej, clouded a year also blighted by political instability, water shortages, and bearish domestic business sentiment. Although official figures have yet to be released, Thailand’s GDP growth for 2016 is expected to be 3.2 percent, the third lowest in the ASEAN bloc (after Brunei and Singapore) |
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February saw the departure of a key member in the AustCham office and the arrival of two new fresh faces to the team. Click read more to meet new AustCham team members Khun Chatwalee and Khun Maneesa. Read more |
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In February, it was business as usual at AustCham Thailand, including a meeting with a visiting Queensland Trade Mission and representatives from the Thai Chamber of Commerce, a joint presentation from Australian Border Force and Thai Customs Department on new 'Customs Alliance 4.0' project, and an update on the business environment in Myanmar. Click read more to see the Chamber at work. Read more |
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Australian ASEAN Council (AAC) - International Relations Grants Program is now open! |
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Applications for the Australian ASEAN Council (AAC) – International Relations Grants Program are now being sought. Covering ten countries in the ASEAN, including Thailand, the Program seeks to promote people-to-people links and a contemporary and positive image of Australia and support for the Australian Government’s international policy goals. Knowledge management is the overarching theme for the grant round. Funding priorities will focus on women in leadership, collaboration and innovation across three key sectors including: Trade and Economic Development; Technology and Entrepreneurship; and Culture and Education. |
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Nominations for the 2017 Australian Alumni Awards open on Monday 20th March |
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If you, or someone you know, studied in Australia and have gone on to achieve success in your chosen field, please apply yourself or nominate someone at the link below |
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Event Sponsorship is available at different levels for the annual Australian Alumni Awards as well as other Alumni related events and activities. Sponsoring Alumni events is a highly-effective way of reinforcing brand awareness to large and diverse groups as it provides multiple avenues for branding over several months. For more information email office@austchamthailand.com or call the AustCham team 02 210 0216 |
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The Western Australian State general election will be held on Saturday 11 March 2017. If you are overseas and would like to vote, you can do so by postal vote or in-person at some locations. |
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Promotions for AustCham members Special promotions for AustCham members. Click here |
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New Member - Digital Monopoly (Asia) We’re a boutique digital design, advertising and marketing agency. Based in Perth, with offices in Melbourne and Bangkok, our primary mission is to provide performance driven, end-to-end solutions that help you meet – and exceed – your online marketing objectives. Read more |
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New Member - Michael Page International Recruitment (Thailand) Limited Michael Page is a leading professional recruitment consultancy specialising in the recruitment of permanent, contract and temporary positions on behalf of the world’s top employers. Read more |
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New Member - Talisman Media Group Co., Ltd. What is Bangkok 101? Independent and unbiased, Bangkok 101 caters to savvy travellers who yearn for more than what they find in guidebooks. |
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New Member - Modena by Fraser Bangkok Centrally located in Thailand’s bustling capital, the brand new Modena by Fraser Bangkok introduces a touch of green living into urban hotel residences. The closest hotel to Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (linked by an underground walkway), it is also right in front of Queen Sirikit MRT station and just moments from the famous Khlong Toei fresh produce market. |
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New Member - Integrated Galvanizing Solutions Integrated Galvanizing Solutions (IGS) is an industrial engineering and consultancy company providing expertise in design, manufacture, supply and servicing of whole plant and individual equipment to the Hot-Dip Galvanizing industry. |
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